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Sketch of Mrs. Godwin's Portrait when hung at the Society of British Artists

James McNeill Whistler

1886

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait Bedroom

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Sketch of Mrs. Godwin's Portrait when hung at the Society of British Artists is a 1886 graphite by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, depicting Bedroom, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a portrait of a woman, Mrs. Godwin, in simple lines and shading. The portrait is interesting because it's a sketch of a painting, not the final work. This gives us a glimpse into the artist's process. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of sfumato, used by artist Whistler, James McNeill, but for now, check out the work of the museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington.

About the artist

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.

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